Vehicle make/model = oldsmobile/ alero
Year = 2004
Mileage = 56000
Engine size = 2.2 liter
dash lights = check engine
codes = Misfire
work done prior = The vehicke was just in a front corner collision
work done to repair = Changed spark plugs
tech = jk,mw,kk,sf
question = I just had a collision in the front driver side corner of my
vehicle, everything is pretty much cosmetic, but after the collision
the car started ideling funny, and lacks power when i push the gas, and
is really hard to start in the mornings. i went to auto zone and the
guy said it was a mis fire code, and to change my plugs and it would
fix it, i did, and it did nothing, is there a sensor or something that
could make the car act this way? that could have possibly been messed
up in the wreck, thank you so much
JK:
The damage really should have nothing to do with it. Nothing on that part of the car to cause
missfiring. You may want to get it scanned agian and note which cylinders are missing, and if
possibly another code or more. 2 common things that cause this condition on the 2.2 are the
ignition module, or the ignition coil housing cover (shell). Normally 2 cylinders will go out at the
same time because the internal circuits fire 1-4, and 2-3 as a pair. That would explain the no power,
idle, and hard start. It does sound as if you are running on only 2 cylinders. Not something you just
want to put a part on and hope it fixes it, it will need to be diagnosed by a good technician. Let me
know if you need further assistance.
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Year = 2004
Mileage = 56000
Engine size = 2.2 liter
dash lights = check engine
codes = Misfire
work done prior = The vehicke was just in a front corner collision
work done to repair = Changed spark plugs
tech = jk,mw,kk,sf
question = I just had a collision in the front driver side corner of my
vehicle, everything is pretty much cosmetic, but after the collision
the car started ideling funny, and lacks power when i push the gas, and
is really hard to start in the mornings. i went to auto zone and the
guy said it was a mis fire code, and to change my plugs and it would
fix it, i did, and it did nothing, is there a sensor or something that
could make the car act this way? that could have possibly been messed
up in the wreck, thank you so much
JK:
The damage really should have nothing to do with it. Nothing on that part of the car to cause
missfiring. You may want to get it scanned agian and note which cylinders are missing, and if
possibly another code or more. 2 common things that cause this condition on the 2.2 are the
ignition module, or the ignition coil housing cover (shell). Normally 2 cylinders will go out at the
same time because the internal circuits fire 1-4, and 2-3 as a pair. That would explain the no power,
idle, and hard start. It does sound as if you are running on only 2 cylinders. Not something you just
want to put a part on and hope it fixes it, it will need to be diagnosed by a good technician. Let me
know if you need further assistance.
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